September 12, 2019
Word of the Day – Gesticulate
Gesticulate (verb) jes-tik-oo-layt Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's…
September 6, 2019
Word of the Day – Sardonic
Sardonic (adj) saa-don-ik Grimly mocking or cynical. Mid 17th century from French sardonique, earlier sardonien,…
September 2, 2019
Word of the Day – Lubricious
Lubricious (adj) lew-brish-us Offensively displaying or intended to arouse sexual desire. Late 16th century from…
August 31, 2019
For Reading Addicts 2019 Reading Challenge September
This year's challenge is simple, just pick an author that was born in that month…
August 29, 2019
FRA Readers’ Choice: Top 20 September
September is almost upon us and that means we've asked you what books you've loved…
August 27, 2019
Word of the Day – Seminal
Seminal (adj) sem-in-ul Strongly influencing later developments. Late Middle English (in seminal (sense 2)): from…
August 23, 2019
Life According to Curtis Sittenfeld
Bestselling American writer Elizabeth Curtis Sittenfeld was born in Cincinnati Ohio on 23rd August 1975.…
August 14, 2019
Word of the Day – Quotidian
Quotidian (adj) kwot-id-ee-an Occurring every day. Middle English via Old French from Latin quotidianus, earlier…
August 10, 2019
Suzanne Collins Quotes on Reading and Dystopia
Suzanne Collins was born on 10th August 1962 in Hartford Connecticut, the youngest of four…
August 8, 2019
Peaky Blinders: The Real Story
Are you waiting with bated breath for the next series of “Peaky Blinders”? Well join…